Aggressive dogs spoil dog park visits

#MiddleburyCT #DogPark#AggressiveDogs DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I’ve had to change the time of day that I visit the local dog park, because a new neighbor brings his two huge, ... Continue Reading →

How to give your pet a healthy, happy New Year

#MiddleburyCT #NewPets DEAR PAW’S CORNER: This week, many Americans are celebrating their newest gift to the family: a cute puppy or kitten, duck or chicken, or pocket pets like ... Continue Reading →

Prepare your home for new puppy

#MiddleburyCT #Pets #NewPuppy DEAR PAW’S CORNER: This Christmas, we planned to get a puppy, but it is too young to leave its mother yet. Instead of revealing the puppy on Christmas ... Continue Reading →

No peace on earth for visiting dogs and cats

#MiddleburyCT #Pets #HouseGuests #Holiday DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My aunt and uncle insist on bringing their toy poodle, Frank, to the family gathering at my house this Christmas. ... Continue Reading →

Houseguests vs. pets: holiday edition

#MiddleburyCT #Pets #HouseGuests #Holiday DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My brother is staying with us through the holiday season while he figures out his life. However, he insists on keeping ... Continue Reading →

Should owner punish a puppy after accident?

#MiddleburyCT #Puppy #HouseTraining DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I bought a puppy a few weeks ago who was between 2 to 3 months old. Star is wonderful, and housetraining has been OK. But ... Continue Reading →

Jumping puppy embarrasses his owner

#MiddleburyCT #JumpingPuppy #Training DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Every time someone comes to visit or says hello at the park, my puppy, Jake, jumps up and tries to lick their face. It’s ... Continue Reading →

Shaggy dogs aren’t impervious to cold weather

#MiddleburyCT #ShaggyDogs #ColdWeather DEAR PAW’S CORNER: On my morning walks, I’ve noticed that someone in a house down the street puts their dog outside, tied to the porch ... Continue Reading →

Behave properly around service animals

#MiddleburyCT #Dogs #ServiceAnimals DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Can you kindly remind your readers that service animals and companion animals are not there for other people’s amusement? ... Continue Reading →

Basic obedience training explained

#MiddleburyCT #Dogs #BasicObedienceTraining DEAR PAW’S CORNER: You often mention that owners should spend time with their dogs in basic obedience training. What are “the ... Continue Reading →